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What? They got Wookie?

-B-Boss! -Shut up, what now?

They got Dick of the Goblins.

You think it was Ash?

Boss!

Damn it!

He thinks he can barge in on my grounds.

I'm not going to let that happen.

Words of fear slip out like anger

in spite of how I truly felt inside

Maybe all I wanted was to not be alone,

with you by my side

These train of thoughts linger as darkness falls in time

In too deep inside these streets aligned

It makes me wonder how I even got myself here

in the first place?

To find it, and lose it

Get lost in this moment

Fate somehow brings me hope inside my heart

Anger, happiness, and sadness won't mean a thing when

Fate somehow brings me hope inside my heart

Inside my heart

Inside my heart

Ash is mad now.

Really.

It was always the other gangs that picked fights with him,

but not this time.

I bet it's Shorter's death that set him off.

Probably.

Why won't you tell me why Ash killed Shorter?

He'd never kill his best friend. There's got to be a reason.

He didn't kill him.

He set him free.

Cut the idle talk. I won't take it for an answer.

I'm in a living hell.

So is Ash.

I don't tell you because I don't want to drag you into the same hell.

That's so cheesy.

But you make it sound real.

You and Ash are somewhat alike.

I am nothing like that barbarian.

You hate him because you're like him.

Woah, chill.

Mr. Hua-Lung has arrived.

I can't handle 2 poison snakes at once. I'm out of here.

Sing, are you going to fight Ash?

Yeah, if you're not going to tell me the truth.

I'll settle it myself.

Ash. I won't ever look back again, the same way you never do.

There's no turning back now.

Welcome, big brother Hua-Lung.

The series of street gang killings...

Yeah, hold on.

It's Ash.

Ash?

Hello?

How've you been, Ibe-san?

I got 2 plane tickets for Tokyo that leaves 10 days from today.

I'll keep Eiji inside until then.

You stay low, too.

Where's Ei-chan now?

Someplace safe. I can't let you see him now.

You think he'll agree to going home?

Don't worry, he'll go back.

Because he'll hate me by then.

Anyways, this is goodbye.

Ash.

I wish I could've seen that picture you took of Eiji.

Bye.

Ash! Hey, I'm sorry.

Why?

Passengers boarding France Air flight 201,

please proceed to Gate 15.

Hi.

You seem to be in a hurry. I wonder when you'll be able to come back.

It won't be long.

Not here.

You did well.

You could say it was thanks to your investment.

And this is what I get in return?

I've paid my interest. More than what it's worth.

No. It's not enough. Not enough at all.

I used to think I would be free if I could get rid of you.

But I guess I was wrong.

Whatever you all are up to, I'll stop it.

So you came to declare war.

I'll bring a good taxidermist with me when I come home then.

-Taxidermist? -To stuff you.

And I can't wait.

I hope your plane doesn't crash.

The other passengers won't get to heaven if they're with you.

Bon voyage.

The Lower East Side is all broken up.

They're all peeing in their pants about now.

Turn the TV off. It's irritating me.

These are the next targets. Make them leave Manhattan.

If they won't, kill them.

What?

Sorry, it can wait.

I'm pretty sure I heard him say to kill someone.

Stop thinking about it.

I decided, remember?

That I'd trust him, no matter what.

How's Black Sabbath?

No action over there at all.

That's Cain Blood's gang, right?

Yup, Bloody Cain, the black king of Harlem.

I'll go see him personally.

That's too dangerous. He hates white guys.

And what if he's already tagged up with Arthur?

It's the only way to find out what's on his mind.

You got the pictures?

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Let's see.

They're good. I'm lucky to have a photographer's assistant with me.

Don't make fun of me.

How did you rent a room like this?

Right by Golzine's office, too.

I was lucky.

You don't tell me anything when it comes to something important.

Am I so untrustworthy?

It's not like that.

I... Sorry.

I know you don't tell me to keep me safe.

I just feel so helpless that I can't do anything for you.

You do enough for me.

You take pictures of people who visit his office.

Well yeah, but...

You're just like the rumors say.

Like a pretty peacock in a dump.

So what do you want?

I'm going to settle things with Arthur.

And I want you to stay out of it.

-What's in it for me? -That's not all.

I don't want you messing in the downtown area.

You came here alone to tell me that? You've got some balls.

If I'd teamed up with Arthur, even you couldn't go home alive. You know that.

-You wouldn't. -Why's that?

Because you're the same as me.

You'd rather die than be controlled by someone.

And if I say no? Downtown is too good to give up.

Then you've got it coming.

What did you say?

Don't move, guys!

He's aimed right at my forehead.

He can pull the trigger before any of you can rip him apart.

Forgive me. You came to me honorably by coming here alone.

They won't lay a finger on you. You have my word.

I'll be straightforward. I don't give a holy shit about your war.

You better not drag me into it.

If something happens to any of my men, you'll pay for it big time.

I need you to pull out for today.

Guys like you make my boys thirsty for blood.

Sure. Thanks for your time.

Take care of yourself. You're too good to fall to the mafia.

Yeah, I agree.

A smooth talker, too. I like him.

What's this?

Dried horse mackerel and boiled spinach.

And some rice and miso soup.

That's natto.

It's rotten. It smells.

That's how they are.

How do you eat it?

Add soy sauce, mustard, and green onions. Then mix till it's all sticky.

You got it.

Pour it over the rice and...

dig in!

Yummy!

Like it?

I'm going to throw up.

-This stinks, too. -It's supposed to.

Do Japanese people only eat stinky food?

Healthy Japanese food is good for guys like you who only eat meat.

Yeah, I grew 2 inches since last year but haven't gained a pound.

Lucky you. I think I've stopped growing.

I'm in the middle of my growth spurt. Not like some old geezer.

What's wrong, "big brother"?

You'd have to go back 15 years if you want to beat me up.

Don't I wish it! I'd beat you to a pulp.

What?

They got Clyde of the Quasars.

-What do we do? -I know.

He's got that gullible boy with him. How come he keeps on getting away?

Did you have fun hunting down my boys, Waxie?

Please, forgive me! Arthur made me do it.

You shot my friends while they pleaded the same way you are.

-The others? -Kill them. Don't ask me again.

Please Ash, save me!

I am becoming a murderer...

Who am I?

You're still up?

You're back.

You're out late these days.

Got stuff to do.

I'm beat.

There's blood on your shirt.

What are you trying to say?

Did you do this?

It says the victims had thrown their weapons away but were still shot.

Shot precisely between the eyes.

I don't want to believe it, but only you could do such a thing.

-So what? -So what?

Why are you doing this?

You're not the kind of guy who'd shoot an unresisting person.

Who do you think I am?

I told you, I'm a murderer.

They shot my friends to save themselves. They're paying for what they did.

Sure, the strong can say that.

But not everyone is gifted with a talent like you.

A talent? For what, killing?

Why do you keep saying that?

You're not like other people.

You don't get how ungifted people feel.

I've had it with you!

You wanna let them run free so they can kill us?

It's not about reasoning. Power is everything.

That's the world I live in.

What would you know about it!

I don't.

I'd probably be dead by now in your world.

But I have to say it.

You're not being yourself right now.

Not the Ash that Skip, Shorter, and I know.

Where are you going?

You said I don't get how ungifted people feel.

Then do you understand how I feel?

I've never wanted this gift, not once in my entire life!

Ash!

Isn't Ash with you?

-Boss? -He didn't come home last night.

I want to apologize to him.

Apologize? Why?

We got in a little fight.

You fought with Boss?

Damn, you've got balls.

Boss comes here a lot when he wants to be alone.

But I wouldn't go if I were you. He hates being interrupted.

I know, but I'm going.

Wish me luck.

Hey.

You knew I was here. Don't pretend like you didn't.

Yup, still mad.

Sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said all that.

Japanese are quick to apologize, huh. Ibe apologized, too.

You spoke with him?

Eat up. An American natto dog.

You come here often?

Sometimes, when I feel like seeing what the place I live in looks like.

About last night...

Being friends is about saying what you really feel, even if it's painful,

but I didn't mean to hurt you.

I'm sorry.

I know.

I just lashed out because what you said was true.

He came here too?

Yeah, but he came alone.

That's because he's not afraid of dying.

So here's the deal.

He wants to fight it out with you, playing by the rules.

He asked me to be the observer.

Tell him I accept.

You mean it? You know it's a trap.

But I won't have to kill meaninglessly anymore.

I knew this day would come eventually ever since we first met.

It's your call.

I'll accept the post.

This is William Kippard.

This bigshot Congressman was there?

And take a load of this, Dad.

The White House Chief of Staff, Arthur Smiles. So...

The Middle East.

You're probably right.

The government's strong measures against the Middle East had been an issue.

The guy held responsible for it

was Colonel Thomas Holstock in charge of Middle Eastern affairs.

And the men backing him up were Kippard and Smiles.

So, what do you draw from all this?

The government has taken a strong stance against the area.

But they don't want to send in troops.

So how do they legally intervene by pretending to help them out?

A military coup d'etat.

Anti-government forces overthrow the government with terrorists.

The new government then asks the US for military support.

The US's object is to establish a puppet state in the Middle East.

Of course, that would be impossible to execute,

but with that horrific Banana Fish, it'd be like taking candy from a baby.

Say you're right about that, but where does the mafia come in?

Money, of course.

The government leaders would never invest in such a precarious project.

Kafghanistan harvests 90% of all heroin distributed in the world.

If they could obtain all of that...

They'd be the de facto leaders of the black market, huh.

And it's possible if the US is behind them.

Realistic, huh?

Do you realize how huge this is?

I'm just telling you how it is.

I know through experience how vulgar politicians can be.

What they do to boys as young as their sons and grandsons.

If you ask me, the White House is full of crap.

Somebody's gotta let the world know that this is the reality we live in.

That Golzine... I'll go and collect evidence.

Right, go.

How's Eiji doing?

Like always. Why?

Innocence can be more dangerous than guns sometimes.

Did you tell him? He's leaving tomorrow, right?

Not yet.

-We're running out of time. -I know that!

You have a brain that works like a computer, but can't think straight

when it comes to him, eh?

Shut up, it's none of your business.

Hey.

Even if I die, will you keep tracking this case?

Why are you saying that?

Nothing, forget it. Later.

Hey, you're home Ash.

What's with these pumpkins?

Come on, it's Halloween.

This one's from our neighbor Mrs. Coleman, and this one's from Mrs. Owen downstairs.

You're buddies with the housewives here?

We meet all the time at the supermarket downstairs.

-We became friends. -Stay away or I'll cry!

Trick or treat!

Hey, do you have a girlfriend?

Why do you ask, out of nowhere?

Why not? You have one back home, right?

Of course I don't.

I bet the girls like you though.

Yeah.

Thought so.

You little...

Everyone wants to be a boss's girl.

Not that I give a damn about them.

But there was a girl I really liked when I was 14.

Really? How far did you get with her?

Nowhere. She died.

She was killed. Someone thought she was my girlfriend.

I couldn't save her.

Feeling bad for me again?

The world won't let me mingle with normal people anymore.

If my being here is a burden to you...

No, that's not it.

Let's forget it. I don't want to fight.

For tonight, no more gangs and warfare.

Yeah.

It's me.

Okay.